Welcome to the Youth Enterprise Zone and Youth Enterprise Transition Zone
of the Common Ground Country Fair!

Friday and Sunday Only

Common Ground grows the future in the Youth Enterprise Zone (YEZ) and the Youth Enterprise Transition Zone (YETZ), where young entrepreneurs combine their exuberant creativity with the bounty of nature, be it metal, fiber, wood, glass, plants or food.

Come see what the talented “earth magicians” of the next generation have their hands into this year—all things hand-made, from books to beeswax candles, clothing to cutting boards, flatbreads to firestarters, jewelry to juggling balls, gnomehomes to note cards, plants to pouches, sachets to sailboat models, and wishbone mice to walking sticks. The YEZ/YETZ tent, across from the Children’s Area, buzzes with youthful spirit and creativity. Talented young entrepreneurs (ages 11 to 17 in YEZ, 18 to 21 in YETZ) test their products and skills and give you a sneak preview of the next generation of artists and craftspeople. Be at YEZ on Friday and Sunday to join the fun and see the future.

This year we will have YEZ and YETZ on Friday and Sunday of the fair. If accepted, we will try to honor everyone’s first choice of either Friday or Sunday. That said we may be able to accommodate everyones preferences.

FOOD: All food sold at the Common Ground Country Fair (including food sold in the YEZ Area!) must meet the MOFGA Food Policy. Food vendors must have liability insurance as well. Group insurance is available for Common Ground food vendors.If you wish to sell food, please download the additional materials linked below for review and submission with your application.

COTTON: If your enterprise makes use of cotton, MOFGA also strongly encourages you to use organic cotton. While this is not a requirement for participation in the YEZ Area, in consideration of the benefits of using organic cotton and damage caused in the production of conventional cotton, preference is given to applicants using organic materials when available.

For more information about the Youth Enterprise Zone or the Youth Enterprise Transition Zone, contact: